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Nishinoshima: eruption history
Elevation160 m
TypeCaldera
Confirmed eruptions7#47 of 105 in country
Latest eruption2022-10-01
Largest VEI2
Location27.24, 140.88
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
0
0
1
6
By VEI
2
5
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-01 | 2 | 2023 | Central cone of 2013 island |
| 2021-08-14 | 2 | 2021 | Central cone of 2013 island |
| 2019-12-05 | 1 | 2020 | Central cone of 2013 island |
| 2018-07-12 | 1 | 2018 | Central cone of 2013 island |
| 2017-04-18 | 2 | 2017 | Central cone of 2013 island |
| 2013-11-20 | 2 | 2015 | Vent SSE of existing Nishinoshima |
| 1973-04-12 | 2 | 1974 | Vent SE of existing Nishinoshima |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Doyo Seamount | 49 km | 0 |
| Kaikata Seamount | 64 km | 0 |
| Mokuyo Seamount | 124 km | 0 |
| Kaitoku Seamount | 126 km | 2 |
| Suiyo Seamount | 150 km | 0 |
| Funka Asane | 202 km | 4 |
| Ioto | 280 km | 27 |
| Sofugan | 288 km | 0 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.